FC Dallas traded veteran midfielder Paul Arriola to the Seattle Sounders on Monday. In exchange, Dallas receives up to $300,000 in general allocation money and Seattle’s 2026 first-round draft pick. Dallas will also retain a portion of Arriola’s salary for the 2025 campaign. Arriola, 29, tallied five goals and seven assists in 31 matches (28 […]
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FC Dallas traded veteran midfielder Paul Arriola to the Seattle Sounders on Monday.
In exchange, Dallas receives up to $300,000 in general allocation money and Seattle’s 2026 first-round draft pick.
Dallas will also retain a portion of Arriola’s salary for the 2025 campaign.
Arriola, 29, tallied five goals and seven assists in 31 matches (28 starts) for Dallas in 2024.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Paul to the organization. His experience at both the club and international levels speaks for itself, and his versatility on the field adds an important dimension to our roster,” said Sounders general manager Craig Waibel. “This signing underscores our commitment to building a team with the depth and quality needed to compete at the highest level, and we’re excited to see the impact Paul will make here in Seattle.”
Arriola has recorded 37 goals and 34 assists in 174 MLS matches (160 starts) with D.C. United (2017-21) and Dallas.
–Field Level Media